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C20 JLN

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,085 mi
Last recorded142,085 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 JLN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 142,085 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 139,110 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 134,167 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 129,550 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jan 2023 129,550 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2022 121,968 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 115,006 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 112,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 108,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 99,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 86,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 85,882 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated park brake switch faulty (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 80,054 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 67,470 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 45,817 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 31,272 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 21,565 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 16,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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C20 JLN is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 90,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C20 JLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C20 JLN is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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